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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.84, 710.04 and 340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.84, 710.04 and 340 is: 468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.84 : 710.04 = 340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.84/710.04 = 340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.84x = 710.04 × 340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.84x = 241,413.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,413.60/514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.91

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